FNE at Cannes 2025: Macedonian Cinema in Cannes

The North Macedonia Film Agency will once again is having an active presence at the 78th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, participating in the Marché du Film.
15-05-2025

Dimitrija Doksevski Appointed Director of ICFF Manaki Brothers

SKOPJE: Macedonian actor Dimitrija Doksevski has been appointed director of the International Cinematographers Film Festival Manaki Brothers, whose 46th edition will be held 20 - 27 September 2025.
03-04-2025

OBITUARY: Macedonian Producer Panche (Panta) Mizhimakov

SKOPJE: Macedonian producer Pance (Panta) Mizhimakov has passed away after a short illness at 79. He was known for his significant contributions to Macedonian cinema, notably as a producer at…
09-03-2025

Multiple Formats Announced about Macedonian Music Legend Toše Proeski

SKOPJE: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of North Macedonia has announced a feature film, a documentary and a television series to honour the late music icon Toše Proeski (1981-2007).…
18-02-2025

FNE at Berlinale 2025: Macedonian Cinema in Berlin

The North Macedonia Film Agency will maintain a significant presence at the European Film Market (EFM), held from 13 to 19 February 2025, during the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.…
11-02-2025

BOX OFFICE: Sharp Decline in Admissions for Domestic Films in North Macedonia in 2024

SKOPJE: Admissions for domestic films in North Macedonia saw a significant decline in 2024, dropping by more than 50% at the country’s major cinemas, compared to 2023.
09-02-2025

PRODUCTION: Georgi M. Unkovski Preps Macedonian Animation Series Bukvozhder

SKOPJE: Macedonian writer/director Georgi M. Unkovski, whose debut feature DJ Ahmet world-premiered in Sundance’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition 2025 where it won the Audience Award, is currently in preparation with…
04-02-2025

PRODUCTION: Teona Strugar Mitevska Enters Postproduction with Mother Starring Noomi Rapace

SKOPJE: The acclaimed Macedonian director Teona Strugar Mitevska is currently in postproduction with her seventh feature film Mother / Majka, an international coproduction set to be released in 2026. The…
30-01-2025

Veronika Buchkovska Appointed New Acting Director of North Macedonia Film Agency

SKOPJE: The Macedonian Government has appointed Veronika Buchkovska as the new acting director of the North Macedonia Film Agency. She is replacing Daniela Stankovska-Plachkovska, who recently resigned from the position.
19-01-2025

Films Boutique Picks Up Georgi M. Unkovski’s DJ Ahmet Ahead of Its World Premiere at Sundance

SKOPJE: Georgi M. Unkovski’s debut feature DJ Ahmet has been acquired by Berlin-based Films Boutique ahead of its world premiere in the World Dramatic Competition section within the 2025 Sundance…
12-12-2024

Bitola Hosts 5th UNESCO Creative Cities of Film Forum on Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices

BITOLA: The 5th Forum of UNESCO Creative Cities of Film, which took place in Bitola, North Macedonia from 5 to 7 December 2024, has gathered international film professionals from eight…
09-12-2024

Labina Mitevska to Receive 2024 Eurimages International Co-production Award

STRASBOURG: The Macedonian producer and actress Labina Mitevska will be awarded with the Eurimages International Co-production Award by Eurimages and the European Film Academy at the 37th European Film Awards,…
21-11-2024

PRODUCTION: Macedonian Director Gjorche Stavreski Shoots Sophomore Feature Swaps

SKOPJE: Macedonian director Gjorche Stavreski is currently in production with his sophomore feature Swaps / Trampi. The film is a Macedonian/Czech coproduction supported by the North Macedonia Film Agency and…
22-10-2024

OBITUARY: Macedonian Composer Ljupcho Konstantinov

SKOPJE: The acclaimed Macedonian composer and author of film music Ljupcho Konstantinov passed away on 17 October 2024 at age 78.
17-10-2024

Teachers' Lounge Wins 2024 ICFF Manaki Brothers

BITOLA: Judith Kaufmann, the cinematographer of the German film Teacher’s Lounge / Das Lehrerzimmer directed by Ilker Çatak, received the Golden Camera 300 at the 45th edition of the International…
29-09-2024

Agent of Happiness Wins 2024 MakeDox Creative Documentary Film Festival

SKOPJE: The Hungarian/Bhutanese coproduction Agent of Happiness directed by Arun Bhattarai and Dorottya Zurbó received the Onion Award for Best Film in the main competition of the 15th edition of …
25-08-2024

North Macedonia Steps Back from 2025 Oscar Race

SKOPJE: North Macedonia will not be submitting a film for the 97th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award in the Best International Feature Film category. The decision was…
15-08-2024

Daniela Stankovska-Plachkovska Appointed Acting Director of North Macedonia Film Agency

SKOPJE: The Macedonian Government appointed Daniela Stankovska-Plachkovska as the new acting director of the North Macedonia Film Agency on 30 July 2024. She is replacing Vladimir Angelov, who resigned from…
01-08-2024

Dutch Drama Milk Wins 2024 Beach Film Festival in Ohrid

OHRID: The Dutch drama Milk / Melk directed by Stefanie Kolk won the Large Wave Award for Best Film at the 7th edition of the Beach Film Festival. The festival…
23-07-2024

The City Wins 2024 Cinedays Festival of European Film

SKOPJE: The Israeli production The City directed by Amit Ulman won the Golden Star in the Official Competition of the 23rd Cinedays Festival of European Film, which took place 11…
18-07-2024